| natural resource n. A material source of wealth, such as timber, fresh water, or a mineral deposit, that occurs in a natural state and has economic value. |
| natural resource Something, such as a forest, a mineral deposit, or fresh water, that is found in nature and is necessary or useful to humans. See more at nonrenewablerenewable |
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| Noun | 1. |  natural resource - resources (actual and potential) supplied by natureresource - available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed land resources - natural resources in the form of arable land mineral resources - natural resources in the form of minerals renewable resource - any natural resource (as wood or solar energy) that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time |
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